Psychologist III - Forensic Psychologist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Danville, VA

5d•$126,321 - $166,723•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Psychologist III - Forensic Psychologist within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The role involves assisting patients in their recovery and answering mental health questions for courts and jails. The hospital primarily serves a forensic patient population, including individuals acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity, defendants ordered for competency restoration, and inmates ordered for pre- and post-trial treatment. The forensic psychologist will also provide treatment update reports to legal entities and engage in educational opportunities such as didactic training, webinars, and expert consultation. The position requires adherence to the highest standards of professional practice, with training in nationally accredited programs.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in psychology (e.g. Ph.D., Psy.D.) from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent accrediting body recognized by the Virginia licensing board, as required for licensure eligibility.
Completion of a predoctoral internship accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or an equivalent accrediting body, as required for licensure eligibility as outlined in Code of Virginia Regulation 18VAC125-20-54E.
Experience as a doctoral degree psychologist in working with forensically involved individuals with mental illness.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist within 12 months of hire and maintain such licensure throughout employment in this role.
Must currently hold or be able to complete the DBHDS forensic certification through the Institute of Law Psychiatry and Public Policy (ILPPP) within 12 months of hire.
Proficiency in the administration and scoring of basic psychological testing instruments.
Proficiency in assessing and treating individuals with a variety of clinical presentations.
Familiarity with psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery model.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Ability to analyze behavior patterns and develop behavioral assistance plans.
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Strong crisis management skills.
Ability to present/testify well in court.
Previous basic computer skills (word processing, computerized test scoring, etc.).
Adherence to the highest standards of professional practice, as demonstrated by training in programs meeting national accreditation standards for psychology.

Nice To Haves

Forensic certification by Virginia’s Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy.
Board certification in forensic psychology.
Veterans and people with National Service experience.

Responsibilities

Assist patients in their recovery.
Answer mental health questions for the courts and jails.
Work with individuals acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity.
Work with defendants ordered for competency restoration.
Work with inmates ordered for pre- and post-trial treatment.
Answer referral questions for jails, attorneys, and courts.
Provide treatment update reports to jails, attorneys, and courts.
Conduct comprehensive knowledge of psychological principles, practices, and ethical standards.
Perform diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and psychotherapy.
Administer and score basic psychological testing instruments.
Assess and treat individuals with a variety of clinical presentations.
Provide psychosocial rehabilitation and support recovery model.
Analyze behavior patterns and develop behavioral assistance plans.
Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Manage crises.
Present and testify in court.
Utilize basic computer skills for word processing and computerized test scoring.

Benefits

$8,000 sign-on bonus for candidates that are new to state service and remain employed with the facility for one year.
13 paid holidays
12+ paid vacation days
8 paid sick days
4+ paid family personal days per year
Family Medical Leave
Short- and Long-term disability coverage
Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance benefits
Group life and optional life insurance
Flexible Reimbursement accounts
Referral Bonuses
Virginia 529 College Savings Plan may be available for this role
State Employee Discounts and More!